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R236 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,682 mi
Last recorded196,682 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 196,682 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 195,926 miles

Nearside Front wiper seal; leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2021 195,926 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper seal; leaking

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 194,901 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 194,901 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel and hub housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 191,987 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 186,956 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 186,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 181,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 177,938 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 177,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play tractor joint + seal leaking (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 173,131 miles

both front floors

both middle body mounts

n/s drag link end

Pass 16 Dec 2014 169,850 miles

o /s tracktor wiper seal leaking slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2014 169,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o /s tracktor wiper seal leaking slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2013 165,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 160,415 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 147,210 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 9 May 2012 147,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipes greased and undersealed

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F sill corroded in non testable area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 144,496 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 144,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 141,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 136,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 132,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 130,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 127,085 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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R236 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R236 BAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R236 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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